Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsApple Apple confirms it acquired a self-driving car startupEngadget - Richard LawlerAxios reports it picked up 'dozens' of engineers, as well as designers and cars. The latest self-driving firm to be consolidated is Drive.ai. The startup has been working on AI tech for autonomous vehicles
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsFacebook Facebook tests controls that turn off those angry red notification dotsEngadget - Amrita KhalidThe company is testing the ability to turn off the distracting feature. Red may be an attention-grabbing color, but too much of it can trigger anxiety. You might soon see a lot less of the hue on Facebook.
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsSeattle, WA Amazon funds STEM programs in Seattle schoolsEngadget - Kris HoltUp to 30 public schools will benefit from Future Engineer Robotics grants. Perhaps with an eye on the next generation of engineers that might be interested in working on its delivery robots or in coding,
Engadgetadded this to Engadget GamingLeague of Legends 'League of Legends' take on 'Auto Chess' reaches open beta this weekEngadget - Jon FingasTeamfight Tactics is available to try June 26th in North America. Riot Games isn't going to let Dota Underlords capitalize on the Auto Chess trend without offering a fight. The developer is rolling out
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsWalmart All Walmart pickup locations now accept SNAP for online grocery ordersEngadget - AJ DellingerEBT card is a payment option at more than 2,500 stores. Walmart is now accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a payment method for online grocery shopping at all of its
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsNetflix Netflix loses 'The Office' after 2020 to NBCUniversal's serviceEngadget - Richard LawlerWondering what the most watched show on subscription streaming is? According to NBC it's The Office, and as such, it's no surprise that once the company's agreement with Netflix expires at the end of it's
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsSan Francisco, CA San Francisco is officially the first US city to ban e-cigarette salesEngadget - Jon FingasThe mayor just needs to sign the ban into law. San Francisco's expected ban on e-cigarettes is about to become a practical reality. The city has voted in favor of a measure banning sales and and deliveries
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsAirbnb Airbnb Luxe offers castles, villas and islands for $1,000 per nightEngadget - Christine FisherEach luxury travel listing comes with a dedicated trip designer. If you've ever wanted to stay in a castle in France or book an entire island in the Pacific, you might appreciate Airbnb's new luxury travel
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsEmployment Google: Employees can protest YouTube, just not near its Pride floatEngadget - Amrita KhalidGoogle has pushed back on claims that it is banning employees from protesting YouTube during the San Francisco Pride Parade. Several outlets reported on Monday that a leaked internal memo barred any Google
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsFacebook Facebook's political ad transparency tools roll out worldwideEngadget - Jon FingasFacebook's efforts to improve transparency in political ads are now a truly global affair. The social site has made its transparency tools available to advertisers worldwide, letting them post political
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsOneDrive Microsoft beefs up security for your most important OneDrive filesEngadget - Kris HoltIt's also doubling the base storage limit from 50 GB to 100 GB. Microsoft is adding extra layers of security to OneDrive for your most important files. It's setting up a protected section called OneDrive
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsPlay buttonGaming Consoles A 'One Punch Man' game is coming to consoles and PCEngadget - Jon FingasAt last, there's a full-fledged One Punch Man game coming to consoles and computers. Bandai Namco has announced work on One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows, an "action fighting" game for PC, PS4 and Xbox
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsApple Apple refreshes Pages, Numbers and Keynote with new styles and functionsEngadget - Christine FisherFace detection will help position photos in each of the apps. Today, Apple's suite of productivity apps, iWork, is being refreshed. The company announced updates to Pages, Numbers and Keynote across both
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsRob Portman Senate finds US agencies left security holes untouched for a decadeEngadget - Jon FingasIt's almost a truism to state that government IT security is frequently lacking, but a new Senate subcommittee report has underscored just how severe the problem is. Investigators found that several federal
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsAirPods Twelve South’s HiRise Wireless charger is made for your desk or on-the-goEngadget - Amrita KhalidTwelve South has released a new wireless charger that essentially functions as three chargers in one. The HiRise Wireless has a desktop charging stand for your smartphone and a removable USB-C wireless
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsNASA Help NASA name its Mars 2020 roverEngadget - Christine FisherNASA will ask K-12 students to 'Name the Rover' in a nationwide contest. NASA's Mars 2020 rover is beginning to take shape. Earlier this month, crews installed some of its legs and six of its wheels. the
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsSanDisk OWC claims its USB-C SSD is the fastest yetEngadget - Jon FingasIt's not the fastest external drive ever, but it could be a good balance. OWC might have your back if you want the speediest external drive you can get without sacrificing too much in the way of portability
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsRobocall FTC crackdown targets operations responsible for one billion robocallsEngadget - Christine FisherUnder 'Operation Call it Quits,' the FTC has opened 145 cases against illegal callers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its law enforcement partners are cracking down on robocallers. Today, the announced
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsTechnology Facebook will share data on hate speech suspects with French courtsEngadget - Kris HoltIt's said to be the first time the company is providing such info to judges. Facebook is handing over identifying information to French courts on people suspected of using hate speech on its social network.
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsYouTube Kids Senator presses FTC to require stricter child protections from YouTubeEngadget - Jon FingasHe wants tighter age restrictions and limits on new kid-oriented products. Politicians aren't necessarily waiting for a formal investigation to ask YouTube to improve its policies on kids. Senator Ed has
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsSynthesizers Ableton teaches synthesizer basics from the comfort of a browserEngadget - Christine FisherBeginners and experts alike can find something new in Learning Synths. From creating grungy music with drone motors to perfecting DIY digital setups and recreating 60-year-old music machines, there are
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsIndiegogo Cubo AI's baby monitor will alert you if your child's face is coveredEngadget - Christine FisherIt also lets you set up "danger zones" around the house. There are plenty of smart baby monitors on the market, and some are better than others. Cubo AI is hoping to join the pack with a baby monitor can
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsBMW BMW's future cruise control will read traffic lightsEngadget - Roberto BaldwinThe cars will stop at red lights without drivers having to use the brakes. Adaptive cruise control systems work well on highways. Once you get into town, though, they're less helpful -- and a lot of that
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsT-Mobile T-Mobile will offer the Galaxy S10 5G starting June 28thEngadget - Kris HoltThe carrier published coverage maps to let you see where you can connect to 5G. Starting this Friday, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will be available through another carrier. T-Mobile is adding the handset
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsApple Watch Apple patents watch band with adjustable built-in cameraEngadget - Jon FingasIt wouldn't be fixed in place like on other smartwatches. Companies have tried smartwatches with cameras built into their bands before (hello Galaxy Gear), but the fixed position usually leads to you your
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsBMW BMW will have 25 electrified cars on the road by 2023Engadget - Roberto BaldwinAt a tech-focused event in Munich, Germany this week, BMW officials have repeated the mantra that they deliver what they promise. Turns out, they also deliver quicker than they originally promised. The
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsPlay buttonTechnology MikMe Pocket lets you record mobile audio like a proEngadget - Devindra HardawarFor the past five years, MikMe has been chasing the dream of perfect mobile audio recording. Its first product was an excellent wireless microphone that automatically synchronized with your video recordings
Engadgetadded this to Engadget GamingFortnite Another top 'Fortnite' pro wants out of FaZe ClanEngadget - Rachel EnglandBut he doesn't have any ill feelings towards the esports organization. Esports organization FaZe hit the headlines last month, after popular Fortnite player Turner Tenney -- AKA Tfue -- sued the company
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsPlay buttonYakuza ‘Judgment’ is a sublime detective game for everyoneEngadget - Nick SummersGrizzly murders. A ridiculously smart hero haunted by his past. A shady group of individuals who will do anything, it seems, to cover up their terrible deeds. These are the hallmarks of a great detective
Engadgetadded this to Latest NewsFedEx FedEx sues US over mandate to monitor Huawei shipmentsEngadget - Jon FingasIt says it can't monitor packages on the scale the government wants. FedEx has already been accused of diverting Huawei's shipments, and it's not keen on dealing with more complaints. The courier has the
